The guys in Maroon 5 were determined to make it in the music biz, no matter what. Members Adam Levine, Jesse Carmichael and Mickey Madden met in high school in L.A. Their first band, Kara's Flowers, quickly nabbed a record deal and released an album, but it flopped and they were dropped from their label. But Adam and his cohorts weren't about to give up, so they changed their sound -- and their name -- and eventually landed on Octone Records. The rest is history. Since 2002, Maroon 5 has been bringing their brand of soulful rock to eager audiences.
All their hard work and determination has certainly paid off -- especially since they're up for a Moonman for Best Group at the VMAs! We're totally lovin' their dancey new tunes, especially "Makes Me Wonder." Something about all those flashing lights and neon signs makes us want to tear up the dance floor!